Marcelino Paz do Nascimento (28 January 1939 – 18 March 2002), simply known as Marcelino, was a Brazilian professional

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who played as a defender.

Career

A player with great physical ability, Marcelino began his career at Cassimiro de Abreu, from Montes Claros. He played for Atlético Mineiro from 1960 to 1966, being state champion twice and playing 239 matches for the club.

Honours

;Atlético Mineiro *

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: 1962, 1963

Death

Marcelino died of

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, aged 63, on 18 March 2002 in the city of Montes Claros.

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